Nicolas Lussier

Mar 11, 2024 | mondaq.com | Nicolas Lussier |Bernie Olshansky |Daniel Small |Robert Whitman

Seyfarth Synopsis: While New York State failed to pass a non-compete ban last year, a new bill in the New York City Council would eliminate non-compete agreements entirely, presenting new challenges and considerations for employers in the Big Apple.

Dec 13, 2023 | shrm.org | Nicolas Lussier

​Effective Nov. 26, a significant amendment to New York City's Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits discrimination based on height and weight. This development aligns the city with a growing trend of jurisdictions, including Michigan and cities of Binghamton, N.Y.; Madison, Wisc.; and San Francisco, Calif., focused on combating size discrimination.

Dec 12, 2023 | lexblog.com | Nicolas Lussier

By Nicolas A. Lussier and Nicholas H. De BaunSeyfarth Synopsis: Effective November 26, 2023, a significant amendment to New York City’s Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) prohibits discrimination based on height and weight. This development aligns the city with a growing trend of jurisdictions, including Michigan and cities of Binghamton, New York; Madison, Wisconsin; and San Francisco, California, focusedon combating size discrimination.

Aug 28, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Nicolas Lussier |Jennifer Mora |Jason Silver

Seyfarth Synopsis: On August 24, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a Final Rule dramatically altering union election processes. The Final Rule overturns many Trump-era regulations, thereby perpetuating an evolving and unstable labor environment.

Aug 1, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Tracy Billows |Marlin Duro-Martinez |Nicolas Lussier

What You Need To Know: Effective August 7, 2023, Colorado employees will be able to use leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for bereavement, to care for family members whose school or place of care is closed due to certain unexpected occurrences, or to evacuate from the employee's residence due to certain unforeseen occurrences, in addition to the already existing reasons for use.